Theme of Exodus

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"Theme of Exodus", is a melody composed by Ernest Gold. It serves as the main theme music to Otto Preminger's epic film Exodus, based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Leon Uris, which tells the story of founding of the modern State of Israel. It was released on the soundtrack album for the picture. All music was written by Gold, who won both Best Soundtrack Album and Song of the Year at the 1961 Grammy Awards for the soundtrack and theme to Exodus respectively. It is the only instrumental theme to ever receive that award. In 1960 Pat Boone wrote lyrics for it, and the song has become widely known as 'The Exodus Song' or 'This Land is Mine', from the chorus. It has also been recorded by Billy Eckstine, Hank & Carol Diamond, The Four Lads, The Chordettes, Andy Williams, The Lettermen, Bobby Vinton, Peter & Gordon, The Imperials, and others. Following its initial film appearance, the theme has been recorded by many artists in both instrumental and vocal versions, and has also appeared...

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